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This book is a delight — a fast-paced dance among the spirits and creatures of Persian and Middle Eastern mythology, led by the curiosity and grit of a bright, brave girl. It's a story about messy families and connecting with heritage, filled with magic, humor, and lots of action. You've never seen jinn like this, and you've never met a girl quite like Farrah Noorzad.
— Kiyash Monsef, New York Times bestselling author of Once There Was
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"Zargarpur has a precious talent for creating relatable characters alongside ingenious plot twists and astonishing action scenes. I can’t wait for readers to meet Farrah and her friends.
— A.F. Steadman, New York Times Bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
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"Zargarpur has a precious talent for creating relatable characters alongside ingenious plot twists and astonishing action scenes. I can’t wait for readers to meet Farrah and her friends.
— A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
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“Oh, how I’ve wanted this story for…maybe my whole life? Deeba brings the fabled jinn crashing (on a cloud) straight into the modern world with blazing lightning bolts and sinister shadow monsters. Full of real heart and— at times—painful honesty. So hang onto your cloud, you’re in for a ride!
— Sarwat Chadda, New York Times bestselling author of City of the Plague God
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With fantastical action and a bold heroine you can't help but root for, FARRAH NOORZAD is a heartwarming story about the messiness of family, growing up, and navigating a world where both you and your surroundings are constantly changing. It's sure to leave readers laughing, mesmerized, and glued to the pages.
— M.T. Khan, author of Nura and the Immortal Place
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“A tween uncovers a fantastical truth about her heritage in this intriguing and peril-filled series opener…Zargarpur highlights Persian mythology and Islamic lore via sharp narration and lively characters to cultivate an epic adventure about family, identity, and self-discovery.
— Publisher’s Weekly
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“A tween uncovers a fantastical truth about her heritage in this intriguing and peril-filled series opener…Zargarpur highlights Persian mythology and Islamic lore via sharp narration and lively characters to cultivate an epic adventure about family, identity, and self-discovery.
— Publisher’s Weekly
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"At its core, this is a story of seeking belonging, navigating complicated family circumstances, and believing in one’s strengths that unfolds through fast-paced action with unexpected plot twists that allow for expansion into future volumes. An engaging read with an original and courageous young hero.
— Kirkus Reviews